abstract：PURPOSE:Oculomotor nerve palsy (ONP) occasionally occurs in cases of pituitary apoplexy (PA) associated with pituitary adenoma, but its mechanism remains unclear. Intracranial nerves are clearly visualized by fast-imaging employing with steady-state acquisition (FIESTA). Here, we assessed the oculomotor nerve compressi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sasagawa Y,Aburano H,Ooiso K,Oishi M,Hayashi Y,Nakada M

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventriculoatrial shunts were one of the most common treatments of hydrocephalus in pediatric and adult patients up to about 40 years ago. Thereafter, due to the widespread recognition of the severe cardiac and renal complications associated with ventriculoatrial shunts, they are almost exclusively implanted ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Magrassi L,Mezzini G,Moramarco LP,Cionfoli N,Shepetowsky D,Seminari E,Di Matteo A,Quaretti P

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The COVID19 lockdown has altered the dynamics of living. Its collateral fallout on head injury care has not been studied in detail, especially from low- and middle-income countries, possibly overwhelmed more than developed nations. Here, we analyze the effects of COVID19 restrictions on head injury patients ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Karthigeyan M,Dhandapani S,Salunke P,Sahoo SK,Kataria MS,Singh A,Gendle C,Panchal C,Chhabra R,Jain K,Gupta SK

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraventricular chemotherapy via Ommaya reservoir is an important part of the treatment in patients with malignant central nervous system tumors. In these patients, catheter placement can be challenging due to the normal-sized ventricles. METHOD:Intraoperative ultrasound guidance was used for Ommaya reserv...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Unal TC,Gulsever CI,Sahin D,Dolas I

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The external ventricular drain (EVD) placement is one of the most common neurosurgical procedures. This operation is performed by freehand technique in the majority of cases; therefore, the operator's experience plays an important role in success and possible morbidity of this procedure. OBJECTIVE:To evalua...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Pishjoo M,Khatibi K,Etemadrezaie H,Zabihyan S,Ganjeifar B,Safdari M,Baharvahdat H

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mortality and morbidity of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) remain high, and prognosis is influenced by multiple non-modifiable factors such as aSAH severity. By analysing the chronology of aSAH management, we aim at identifying modifiable factors with emphasis on the occurrence of rebleeds in a se...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sorteberg A,Romundstad L,Sorteberg W

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) inverse dose planning is currently far from competing effectively with the quality of dose planning developed by experienced experts. A new inverse planning (IP) method based on « efficient convex optimization algorithms » is proposed, providing high-quality dose plans in real...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Régis J,Hamdi H,Loundou A,Merly L,Castillo L,Balossier A,Spatola G

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evolution of pituitary surgery has made it a safe and effective form of treatment; however, risks of inadequate tumor resection, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, pituitary dysfunction, and vascular injury still exist. The use of intraoperative ultrasonography (IOUS) in pituitary surgery has been well desc...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Alshareef M,Lowe S,Park Y,Frankel B

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scientific research can offer the joy of discovery. For many graduating neurosurgeons, often, a seminar, class, or instructional module is their first and only formal exposure to the world of conducting research responsibly, to write down and report the results of such research. The pressure to publish scien...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Deora H,Tripathi M,Chaurasia B,Grotenhuis JA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of small ruptured aneurysms (SRAs) remains controversial, with literature reporting difficulty with endovascular versus microsurgical approaches. This paper analyzes outcomes after endovascular coiling and microsurgical clipping among patients with SRAs prospectively enrolled in the Barrow Ruptured...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Catapano JS,Nguyen CL,Frisoli FA,Sagar S,Baranoski JF,Cole TS,Labib MA,Whiting AC,Ducruet AF,Albuquerque FC,Lawton MT

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the volume of scientific publications increases, the rate of retraction of published papers is also likely to increase. In the present study, we report the characteristics of retracted papers from clinical neurosurgery and allied clinical and basic science specialties. METHODS:Retracted papers were ident...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Madhugiri VS,Nagella AB,Uppar AM

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with intervertebral disc herniation undergo surgical removal of herniated disc material in cases of persisting symptoms and/or neurologic deficits. While motor deficits often prompt surgery, little is known about the optimal timing of surgery in these cases. The aim of this study was to prospectivel...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kögl N,Brawanski K,Girod PP,Petr O,Thomé C

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningiomas are tumors arising from the meninges and represent the most frequent central nervous system tumors in adults. Recent large-scale genetic studies and preclinical meningioma mouse modelling led to a better comprehension of meningioma development and suggested evidences of close relationships between meningea...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Boetto J,Peyre M,Kalamarides M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no universal management protocol concerning invasive malignant tumors of the scalp with bone and dura mater invasion. The aims of this study were to report and discuss our experience in the management of these forms of tumors. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed all consecutive patients of microsur...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Marijon P,Bertolus C,Foy JP,Marechal G,Caruhel JB,Benassarou M,Carpentier A,Degos V,Amelot A,Mathon B

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative functional mapping with direct electrical stimulation during awake surgery for patients with diffuse low-grade glioma has been used in recent years to optimize the balance between surgical resection and quality of life following surgery. Mapping of executive functions is particularly challengi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Erez Y,Assem M,Coelho P,Romero-Garcia R,Owen M,McDonald A,Woodberry E,Morris RC,Price SJ,Suckling J,Duncan J,Hart MG,Santarius T

更新日期：2020-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with a vestibular schwannoma, some studies have reported that useful hearing preserved initially after surgery deteriorates gradually in the long term. Studies with more patients are needed to clarify the maintenance rate of postoperative hearing function and to identify prognostic of hearing fun...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Ichimasu N,Kohno M,Nakajima N,Matsushima K,Tanaka Y,Tsukahara K,Inagaki T,Yoshino M,Nagata O

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adipose lesions of nerve primarily include intra- and extraneural lipomas and lipomatosis of nerve (LN). This paper will summarize the advances that have been made in the past decade, particularly related to LN and nerve territory overgrowth that have improved our understanding of the natural history, geneti...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Marek T,Mahan MA,Carter JM,Howe BM,Bartos R,Amrami KK,Spinner RJ

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As there are many collateral pathways between venous systems, intraoperative venous injury rarely induces venous infarction. In some patients, however, venous injury during microsurgical manipulation may cause acute and/or delayed serious complications. Although intraoperative evaluation using indocyanine gr...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hardian RF,Hanaoka Y,Funato K,Agata M,Ito K,Horiuchi T

更新日期：2020-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical intervention for unruptured intracranial aneurysms (IAs) carries inherent health risks. The analysis of "patient-specific" IA geometric and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulated wall shear stress (WSS) data has been investigated to differentiate IAs at high and low risk of rupture to help cli...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sunderland K,Wang M,Pandey AS,Gemmete J,Huang Q,Goudge A,Jiang J

更新日期：2020-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lately, morphological parameters of the surrounding vasculature aside from aneurysm size, specific for the aneurysm location, e.g., posterior cerebral artery angle for basilar artery tip aneurysms, could be identified to correlate with the risk of rupture. We examined further image-based morphological paramet...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Li L,Hofmann BB,Fischer I,Donaldson DM,Engel A,Karadag C,Wetzel-Yalelis A,Piedade GS,Mijderwijk HJ,Bostelmann R,Kaschner MG,Muhammad S,Hänggi D,Cornelius JF,Petridis AK

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trapped fourth ventricle (TFV) is a rare and difficult to treat condition. Most patients have a past inciting event (infection, IVH, trauma) and history of prior CSF diversion. The symptoms are due to the mass effect on brainstem and cerebellum. Rarely, TFV can also be associated with syrinx formation due to...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Tyagi G,Singh P,Bhat DI,Shukla D,Pruthi N,Devi BI

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hydrocephalus may present with heterogeneous signs and symptoms. The indication for its treatment and the optimal drainage in complex cases may be challenging. Telemetric intracranial pressure measurements (TICPM) may open new perspectives for those circumstances. We report our experiences using the Neuroven...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Pennacchietti V,Prinz V,Schaumann A,Finger T,Schulz M,Thomale UW

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pre-/postoperative pituitary endocrine deficiencies in patients with sellar/parasellar non-adenomatous lesions are poorly described and studies have not considered the effect of sellar invasion on endocrine outcome. The aim of this study was to relate the need for pituitary hormone replacement pre-/postopera...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Waqar M,Rampersad S,Bennett D,Kearney T,Gnanalingham KK

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting is a highly effective treatment for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). However, secondary deterioration can occur at a later time. Thus, the current study aimed to evaluate the incidence rate and causes of secondary deterioration. METHODS:A retrospective anal...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Kaestner S,Behrends R,Roth C,Graf K,Deinsberger W

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Giant and large pituitary adenomas (PA) constitute a specific subset of PAs, with gross total resection (GTR) rates frequently not exceeding 50%. Both an anatomical inaccessibility and an inadequate tumor visualization are thought to play a role. This study analyzes risk factors for postoperative residuals a...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Peto I,Abou-Al-Shaar H,White TG,Abunimer AM,Kwan K,Zavadskiy G,Wagner K,Black K,Eisenberg M,Bruni M,Dehdashti AR

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The gold-standard treatment for symptomatic anterior skull base meningiomas is surgical resection. The endoscope-assisted supraorbital "keyhole" approach (eSKA) is a promising technique for surgical resection of olfactory groove (OGM) and tuberculum sellae meningioma (TSM) but has yet to be compared with t...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Khan DZ,Muskens IS,Mekary RA,Zamanipoor Najafabadi AH,Helmy AE,Reisch R,Broekman MLD,Marcus HJ

更新日期：2020-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is a rare condition with severe neurological sequelae. Surgical management is still a matter of debate and challenging. METHOD:We present a modification of the transdural approach for TDH. The approach has been described in a stepwise fashion, analysing pre-, peri-, and postop...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Mandelli C,Spina A,Calvanese F,Mortini P

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The worldwide spread of smartphone usage enables new possibilities for longitudinal monitoring of objective functional impairment (OFI) in patients undergoing surgery for lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD). METHODS:Three patients, undergoing elective surgery for lumbar DDD, self-assessed OFI using a rec...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sosnova M,Zeitlberger AM,Ziga M,Gautschi OP,Weyerbrock A,Stienen MN,Maldaner N

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The endoscopic endonasal approach for optic nerve decompression is suited for the management of non-traumatic optic neuropathy but remains underreported, presumably due to transcranial approaches still being favoured at individual centres. METHOD:The optic canal is approached endoscopically and transsphenoi...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cabrilo I,Dorward NL

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most surgical teams currently consider that endoscopy has become the "gold standard" technique for the transsphenoidal approach to pituitary surgery. Pituitary adenomas are commonly benign tumours and should benefit from the least invasive approach. METHOD:In Foch Hospital, from 2006 to 2020, 2835 patients ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Baussart B,Declerck A,Gaillard S

更新日期：2020-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with primary CNS lymphomas, awake despite an extreme ICP elevation. A 48-year-old woman presented with headache since 1 month, and bilateral papillary edema was observed. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed diffuse infiltration around the petrous bone. Following external ventricular drainage (EVD...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Cederberg D,Marklund N,Nittby Redebrandt H

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of fluorescein sodium in predicting conclusive tissue diagnosis in stereotactic brain biopsies and to characterize features of contrast-enhancing and non-enhancing MRI lesions associated with fluorescence. METHODS:A total of 19 patients were studied, 1...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Nevzati E,Chatain GP,Hoffman J,Kleinschmidt-DeMasters BK,Lillehei KO,Ormond DR

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate whether patients with critical emergency conditions are seeking or receiving the medical care that they require, we characterized the reality of care for patients presenting with neuro-emergencies during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS:In this observational, longitudinal coh...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Hecht N,Wessels L,Werft FO,Schneider UC,Czabanka M,Vajkoczy P

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder characterized by mutations of the NF2 tumor suppressor gene that predisposes patients to develop multiple tumors in the peripheral and central nervous system. The most common neoplasms associated with the disease are schwannomas and meningiomas. Both have ...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Pendleton C,Spinner RJ,Dyck PJB,Mauermann ML,Ladak A,Restrepo CE,Baheti S,Klein CJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of Chiari 1 malformation is based on the extent of tonsillar ectopia. OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between the extent of tonsillar ectopia and the intra-operative findings and clinical outcome following Chiari decompression surgery. METHODS:Patients were divided into four groups depe...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Heffez DS,Golchini R,Ghorai J,Cohen B

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) are a unique measure of experience of patients which can help address the quality of care of the patients. OBJECTIVE:Our aim of the study is to collect quality of care outcomes with our newly navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation patient-reported experience...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Patel S,Ghimire P,Lavrador JP,Jung J,Gullan R,Ashkan K,Bhangoo R,Vergani F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal management of Chiari I malformation during pregnancy remains uncertain. Labor contractions, which increase intracranial pressure, and neuraxial anesthesia both carry the theoretical risk of brainstem herniation given the altered CSF dynamics inherent to the condition. Mode of delivery and planned...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Sastry R,Sufianov R,Laviv Y,Young BC,Rojas R,Bhadelia R,Boone MD,Kasper EM

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our current understanding of the role of dequalinium chloride (DECA) in the progression of glioma remains very limited. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of DECA on human glioma cell lines in vitro and vivo. METHODS:The underlying molecular mechanism was analyzed for developing potential target...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Yu Y,Yang B,Yu J,Zhao G,Chen F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Computer-assisted design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques have been implemented in craniosynostosis surgery to facilitate cranial remodeling. However, until now, computed tomography (CT) scans with ionizing radiation were necessary to plan the procedure and create guiding templates. The purpose of this...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Lethaus B,Gruichev D,Gräfe D,Bartella AK,Hahnel S,Yovev T,Pausch NC,Krause M

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Usual management of peripheral nerve tumors is to avoid biopsy in those that are likely benign; the risk of biopsy outweighs the benefit of definitive tissue diagnosis. Biopsy of presumed malignant lesions is performed widely. There is a subset of peripheral nerve tumors that are not easily categorized as be...

journal_title：Acta neurochirurgica

authors： Pendleton C,Spinner RJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00